YEARLY HIGH
7.3097 XAF
YEARLY LOW
5.4882 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5474 XAF

2024 RUB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the RUB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 7.3097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 5.4882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8215 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7308 to the December average rate of 6.0401, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 7.3097 was down 20.40% compared to the 2023 peak of 9.1831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 36,548 XAF
2023 Average 35,871 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 27,441 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,107.31 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

7.0087
5.9520
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.6786, compared to 6.4162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.9198 XAF (High: 6.4081 / Low: 5.4882). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1395 XAF (High: 6.6406 / Low: 6.5011).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9198
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2280 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2024: 6.9172) against the same month in 2023 (average: 7.2577), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3406 (-4.69%).

2024 Avg (June) 6.9172
2023 Avg (June) 7.2577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8499 6.5259 6.7308
February 6.7420 6.3885 6.6177
March 6.6406 6.5011 6.5692
April 6.6549 6.4998 6.5793
May 6.8248 6.5373 6.6575
June 7.3097 6.6825 6.9172
July 7.1118 6.7747 6.9206
August 7.1107 6.3852 6.6926
September 6.7657 6.2315 6.4690
October 6.3458 6.1771 6.2530
November 6.4081 5.4882 6.1217
December 6.3087 5.5718 6.0401